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# Solution Architect

- **Company:** CGI Group Inc.
- **Location:** London, UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), JavaScript (Programming Language), Agile Methodology, Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, C Sharp (Programming Language), C++ (Programming Language), Code Coverage, Continuous Integration, Kernel-Based Virtual Machine, Linux System Administration, Public Key Infrastructure, Software Engineering, Virtualization Technology, Google Cloud, Cloud Platform System, Cloudformation, Terraform, Cisco, Vmware
- **Published:** August 22, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.free-work.com/en-gb/tech-it/job-mission/other/senior-solution-architect-9

## About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Solutions Architect to work with our software development and engineering teams. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background, exceptional leadership skills, and a proven record of delivering high quality software products on time and within budget, with a specific focus on delivering solutions across cloud platforms., * . Extensive development experience and understanding of how to take products and solutions from concept to deployment.

 * . Extensive experience with at least one cloud platform (AWS,GCP,Azure)

 * . Comfortable building and developing Infrastructure templates with Infrastructure as Code using either: Terraform, CloudFormation, Deployment Manager or ARM

 * . Good understanding of Linux administration and networking

 * . Demonstrable troubleshooting and problem solving skills

 * . A passion for learning new technologies and innovation, including AI toolchains and their application.

Desirable:

 * . Solid background in software development - Java, JavaScript, or C#/C++

 * . Agile Development

 * Nice to haves

 * . Experience of security protocols such as PKI, TLS etc

 * . Virtualisation experience, KVM/VMware

 * . Cisco

 * . Certifications on Amazon Web Services, including Solutions Architect, Developer, Google Cloud or Azure

Role can be based out of London or Leatherhead. Expectation is to be on site 3 days a week.

## Description

* Define and drive the software development processes, best practices, and development standards including code quality, test coverage including modern SRE and CICD

 * Experience and working knowledge of AI models, use of AI in the Software Development Life Cycle.

 * Lead the development and delivery of high quality software products that meet business requirements and customer needs.

 * Research, experiment and prototype with innovative technologies and capabilities.

 * Communicate with engineering teams, clients, and stakeholders.

 * Work closely with product management and design teams to ensure that software products meet business requirements and customer needs

 * Collaborate with other department heads to ensure smooth coordination of software development efforts with other business functions

 * Provide technical guidance and mentorship to software engineers. Ensure documentation and security models are maintained effectively.

 * Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations


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